Question 1

How hard is Como el mar by Javier Jacinto?

Accepted Answer

Como el mar is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7.

Question 2

What level do I need to play Como el mar?

Accepted Answer

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

Question 3

How long is Como el mar?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Como el mar lasts about 5 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Como el mar?

Accepted Answer

Como el mar is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

Question 5

What pieces are similar to Como el mar?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Canción de Dulcinea by Javier Jacinto, Belea eta azeria by Javier Jacinto, Asturias (Leyenda) by Isaac Albéniz — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.